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$4.7 trillion worth of options are expiring in the stock market today
Today, Friday, March 21, over $4.7 trillion worth of options are expiring in the stock market, according to trading data from Goldman Sachs. That number is based on notional value, which includes all the assets tied to the contracts. This expiration includes $2.8 trillion in S&P 500 options and $645 billion in single stock options, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
US scraps sanctions on Tornado Cash, crypto ‘mixer’ accused of laundering North Korea money
By Hannah Lang March 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Friday lifted economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, a firm that makes cryptocurrency transactions harder to track, which the Biden administration had accused of helping launder more than $7 billion for North Korean and other cyber hacker...Reuters
Fri, Mar 21
Why Isn’t XRP Skyrocketing After Ripple’s SEC Victory? Analysts Explain
The XRP price has failed to shoot up dramatically in the wake of Ripple’s victory against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After the SEC officially dropped its appeal against Ripple, many market participants expected a new all-time high. Instead, XRP climbed only by 13% as far as $2....NewsBTC
Fri, Mar 21
Elon and Trump debunk NYT story about DOGE strategizing on war with China, promise prosecutions
Donald Trump and Elon Musk both went off on Thursday night after The New York Times published a story claiming Elon was heading to the Pentagon for a classified meeting about war with China. The article said the meeting was set for Friday and that Elon would be briefed on military plans for how the […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
Bitcoin ‘Hot Supply’ Plunges 50%—What Does This Mean?
On-chain data shows the Hot Supply metric has observed a sharp drop for Bitcoin recently. Here’s what this could mean for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Hot Supply Is Down To Just 2.8% Now According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the Bitcoin Hot Supply has significantly gone ...Bitcoinist
Fri, Mar 21
Berachain (BERA) Surges 500% in 90 Days, Story (IP) Up 110% But Analysts Predict BinoFi (BINO) Could Skyrocket 9,900%
Digital assets are a great investment vehicle for diversifying portfolios from traditional investments. Cryptocurrencies with fully developed ecosystems offer an excellent vehicle for storing value, while projects with low market caps provide the best returns. Great investment opportunities could translate to generational wealth by turning minute investments into a stockpile of wealth. Berachain, Story, and […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
0.020$ Shiba Inu (SHIB) Alternative Could Rally 50x, Here’s When
A new Shiba Inu (SHIB) alternative is catching investors’ attention, with analysts predicting a potential 50x rally in the near future. The SHIB token at its current price of $0.000013 deals with volatility from whale investments yet the emerging token MUTM from Mutuum Finance continues to grow in its recently launched presale phase. The third […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
U.S. Department of Treasury removes sanctions against Tornado Cash, TORN token jumps over 60%
In a press release on Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has lifted economic sanctions against Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash. The press release said, “We remain deeply concerned about the significant state-sponsored hacking and money laundering campaign aimed at stealing, acquiring, and deploying digital assets for the Democratic People’s Republic of […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
Ethereum supply crisis? Exchange reserves plummet to 9-year low
Ethereum’s supply on exchanges hit its lowest level since 2015 with only 8.97 million ETH left on exchanges. However, that hasn’t saved its price as ETH is down 47% from its highs. Ethereum is disappearing from exchanges but instead of pumping it turned out to be one of the worst performers. Ether price is down […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
Retail traders keep buying the stock dip – and learning the hard way
Retail traders in the U.S. are still throwing money at falling stocks, and it’s blowing up in their faces. It’s 2025, Donald Trump is back in the White House, and markets have gone completely off the rails. But that hasn’t stopped everyday investors from diving headfirst into losses, convinced every dip is a chance to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) To Skyrocket From $0.02 To $4.5, Here’s The Timeline
MUTM journey gathers incredible pace with 6,300 investors joining Mutuum Finance (MUTM) ecosystem in presale raising over $4.1 million. With the presale now sitting at $0.02 during Phase 3, the token’s structured presale offering is now driving momentum as early adopters position themselves for an explosive rise. Analysts say there’s an upward trajectory clear at this point—jumping […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is getting a free update on PS5 on April 3
Naughty Dog has announced that The Last of Us Part II Remastered will receive a free update on PlayStation 5 when the game launches for PC on April 3. The update brings new content to the game’s No Return mode, including additional playable characters, new maps, and trophies. According to the game publisher’s blog, the […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
XRP Active Addresses Hit Highest Level Since April 2023 – Will Price Follow?
XRP is trading above crucial support levels and showing signs of strength as the broader crypto market struggles with persistent selling pressure and macroeconomic headwinds. While many digital assets have suffered steep corrections in recent weeks, XRP has remained one of the most resilient perform...NewsBTC
Fri, Mar 21
Chinese couple linked to a crypto scam, kidnapping arrested in Thailand
The Thai police have arrested a Chinese woman in connection with a crypto investment scam. Surprisingly, they have found out that her boyfriend, who was located at the same residence, is a fugitive sought in China for alleged kidnapping. According to reports, Wu Di, a 27-year-old Chinese woman, was arrested on Wednesday by the Technology […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
BNB Chain has completed the Pascal hard fork, awaiting the Lorentz upgrade in April
BNB Chain has completed the Pascal Hardfork, an upgrade designed to boost transaction efficiency and improve its compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Now on to other upgrades scheduled for April and June. The Pascal Hardfork is a big step forward for the network, making it one of the first to use this important […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
Tether is in talks with 'Big Four' firm about reserve audit, CEO says
By Hannah Lang and Elizabeth Howcroft March 21 (Reuters) - Tether, the creator of the world's largest stablecoin, is "engaging with a Big Four accounting firm" as it pushes for a long-awaited audit of its reserves, an effort CEO Paolo Ardoino said will be easier under U.S. President D...Reuters
Fri, Mar 21
Trump-Musk DOGE deletes ‘3.2 million ghosts’ from Social Security records
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), co-founded by billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has reportedly deleted over 3.2 million outdated records from the US Social Security Administration (SSA). The agency contained millions of individuals marked as alive despite being over 120 years old, with some listed at more than 200. “For the past two weeks, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Mar 21
Paul Atkins to Become SEC’s New Chairman, Potentially Fueling Altcoins like Meme Index Presale
Paul Atkins is confirmed to be the new SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) Chairman in a move that could galvanize hot crypto projects like the Meme Index presale. The confirmation hearing will take place on March 27, 2025, a little over a week after the Interim Chair, Mark Uyeda, dropped SEC’s...Bitcoinist
Fri, Mar 21
Metaplanet Embraces Bitcoin Hype, Sets Up New Crypto BTC Bull Token for Big Gains
With Bitcoin, two things are nearly certain. Someone, somewhere, is declaring Bitcoin ‘dead.’ And someplace else, Metaplanet is buying more. And this could turn out to be bullish for new crypto looking to make their mark on the industry. Let’s dig in and see what this is all about....Bitcoinist
Fri, Mar 21
